John
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”
John 13:34
John 13:34 (KJV) speaks to love for others, God's love, and kindness — words set in John, the Gospel of who Jesus is. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.”
1 John 4:11“And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.”
Mark 12:31“Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.”
1 John 4:7“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”
Matthew 7:12“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Matthew 22:39“And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”
1 Peter 4:8
Common questions
What does John 13:34 mean?
In the King James Version, John 13:34 reads: "A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another." The verse speaks to love for others, God's love, and kindness. To read it well, take it in the flow of John 13 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is John 13:34 in the King James Version?
Yes. "A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another." is John 13:34 in the King James Version (KJV), found in John chapter 13.
What are some related Bible verses to John 13:34?
Verses that sit beside John 13:34 include 1 John 4:11, Mark 12:31, and 1 John 4:7. Reading them alongside John 13:34 deepens the theme of love for others.
How can I pray with John 13:34?
Read John 13:34 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.